Innholdsfortegnelse for October 6, 2025 i Woman's Own

I love bumper issues – and hopefully you do too! We have more fashion, more beauty, more food, more of pretty much everything! I’m lusting over every single item in our winter wardrobe picks (p20) – anything warm and furry has my vote. On p36 there’s the no-hunger diet, which is good news if you are looking to lose a few pounds and inches while still feeling satisfied (yes, please!). On p70, reader Helen Christie shows us how she took her cramped and dated bathroom and made it something really special, and on p34, Woman’s Own GP Dr Dawn Harper answers all your questions. Be sure to visit our Facebook page where you can watch Dr Dawn tackle the things we’re often too afraid to ask. As always, if you…

SALMA HAYEK Salma toasted her 59th birthday on a gorgeous boat, with what looked to be an Aperol spritz almost the same colour as her bikini. ‘59 trips around the sun and still dancing,’ she wrote online. We would be too! PARIS HILTON Taking a break from her DJ sets, Paris, 44, took her husband Carter Reum, also 44, and children Phoenix, two, and London, one, on a trip around stunning Sardinia. ‘Making the most magical memories,’ she said. SYDNEY SWEENEY The Euphoria actor reportedly spent £660,000 for a week aboard a boat named Synthesis, with its own salon and beach club. Just the ticket for touring the Greek islands. Channelling Mamma Mia! she wrote on Instagram, ‘My my, how could I resist you?’ KYLIE JENNER Coming from one of…

HIT KNIT A zip front adds a sporty feel to the classic sweater. Jumper, £38, sizes s-xl, klass.co.uk LIFT THE LID Add a stylish touch to a family dinner. Casserole dish, £35, Dunelm SCENT-SATION Add an uplifting and cosy aroma to your home. Candle, £7, avon.uk.com JUMBO TOTE Big enough for all your essentials. Bag, £25.99, stradivarius.com WILD THING Berry hues give leopard print a new-season spin. Dress, £48, sizes 8-18, needsnolabel.com TIE DYE FOR A printed midi dress is a brilliantly versatile piece for autumn and beyond. Dress, £26, sizes 10-28, shoes, £20, bag, £14, all Matalan; earrings, stylist’s own SHINE ON Add a shimmer. Powerful Pink Highlighting Powder, £42.50, bobbibrown.co.uk SNUGGLE DOWN This patterned pillow will reboot an old sofa. Cushion, £12, Dunelm CHEERS TO THAT Fruity, non-alcoholic fizz. Tickled Pink Shloer…

SOFT TOUCH We can’t think of anything better than snuggling up in cosy textures as the temperature drops. Faux fur, shearling and toasty knits are perfect for keeping the chills at bay. TIMELESS CLASSICS Chic tailoring, heritage prints and luxe leather are the building blocks of a capsule winter wardrobe. Fuss-free and flattering, these will stand the test of time. SPORTS INSPIRED Take on the elements with practical yet stylish outerwear. Embrace the relaxed aesthetic and team with comfortable clothing and accessories, perfect for laid-back weekends.…

Buy of the week Beat hunger on the go with gluten-free Bio&Me Toffee Apple Oat Bars (£3.25 for 3x38g, Sainsbury’s). They contain calcium to support your gut health. THE TO-DO LIST ENJOY BLACK COFFEE Drinking one to three cups of caffeinated black coffee a day, with little or no sugar, reduces your risk of death from heart disease by 14%*. BE POSITIVE! Negative thinking can cause imbalances in the brain linked to rapid cognitive decline and dementia, says University College London research. AIM TO EAT EARLY Heartburn? Finish eating at least three hours before bedtime to allow for digestion. This will reduce the risk of symptoms when lying down. If you do one thing Cut down on tipples Do you often get carried away with the vino? Be mindful of…

I had an affair Q I’m a 48-year-old woman who has been married for 15 years, but after years of no sex from my husband, I recently had an affair with someone at work. It’s over, but I’m torn with guilt. Part of me wants to confess, but it will destroy what’s left of our relationship. At the same time, the affair makes me think I should end things with my husband, as it was the happiest I’d felt for years. A Your affair has highlighted the unmet needs in your marriage, and while guilt is natural, don’t let it cloud the bigger question: can – or should – this relationship be saved? Reflect on what the affair gave you and whether this can be addressed with your husband. Try…

Rinsing the dishes, I stood at the sink and laughed as my 12-year-old daughter, Ava, held up her phone. ‘Look at the camera, Mum!’ she grinned before showing me the video she’d just taken using a silly filter. Like a lot of kids her age, Ava liked taking funny photos and videos, often of me and her sister, Mia, then 18, around the house. She had a Snapchat account which she used mainly because of the fun filters. She didn’t really share anything on the platform, but she knew how it worked, with users sharing photos and videos, and I checked her phone every night to see what was on there. Besides, most kids her age used Snapchat so I assumed it was harmless. Thinking back, it’s strange that…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows. Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch A Fabry-Pérot interferometer is a technical component made principally from what items? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BATTERY BOOTBRAKESBUMPERENGINEEXHAUST GEARSKEYSLIGHTS MIRRORSPEDALS RADIOSEATBELTTYRESWHEEL Wordwise You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words. There is one nine-letter word, for which the clue is: not productive. 15 = average. More than 45 = well done CROSSWORD ACROSS __ & __, 2024…

Sharon Osbourne has thanked fans for their support, two months after the death of her beloved husband Ozzy. The 72-year-old former X Factor judge was last seen at Ozzy’s funeral in Birmingham, where she had to be held up by daughter Kelly, 40, and son Jack, 39, such was the level of grief she was struggling with. Now, in an emotional post on Instagram – where she is seen doing falconry alongside Kelly in Bute, Cornwall – the family matriarch has admitted she has been struggling to get back to normal, and is still ‘finding her footing’ with life after Ozzy’s passing. Kelly also thanked the falconer for managing to ‘put a smile’ on Sharon’s face during her grieving period. ‘I’m still having trouble finding the words to express how…

BRENDA BEARS ALL Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards is braced for her latest role on the boards in the upcoming Paddington: The Musical. ‘I’m currently in rehearsals. The show is so diverse and they want to show the community of London. I haven’t rehearsed so much for a role as much as I have for Paddington,’ she tells me. ‘I grew up reading the books and read them to my son Jamal as a baby. We open from November at the Savoy Theatre. This is my first role playing a new character and I’m the only one to have played it!’ GOGGLE-EYED Of all of his gigs, from quiz master on the BBC1’s The Finish Line to radio DJ, one show is closest to Roman Kemp’s heart and that’s C4’s Gogglebox,…

Michelle’s AMAZING TRANSFORMATION Former Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus looked incredible as she posed in a bikini on holiday following her impressive 9st weight loss. The images come after the star, 45, revealed her new look was the result of 17 months of lifestyle change and hard work rather than turning to weight-loss jabs. ‘I was stuck in a cycle, endlessly searching for that elusive magic diet wand, believing it was out there, waiting to instantly turn me into the best version of myself. I’d daydream about finding it, waving my wand, and bingo, becoming the person I always thought I needed to be to find happiness,’ she told fans. Michelle continued, ‘But here’s the truth – that magic wand doesn’t exist. What I’ve discovered instead is something even more…

Stood on the craggy rock, I looked out across the crystal blue waves that seemed to stretch on forever. ‘The view’s beautiful,’ I said to my handsome date. ‘Mine isn’t bad either,’ he smiled, gazing right at me. It was May 2019, and after meeting on a dating site, we’d arranged a first date, hiking up Cave Hill in Belfast. Like me, Rob, known as Lorn, was outdoorsy. I’d been single for more than a year, and Lorn, then 41, was so charming. As the days went on, we shared our first kiss, went on long bike rides and talked for hours. Lorn wrote me romantic poems too, but after three weeks of dating, when we met up, Lorn was stressed. ‘I’ve got nowhere to live,’ he told me, explaining…

Packing for our annual Italian summer holiday, I can’t wait for a week of relaxation, sunshine and delicious food, and my children, Jake, 14, and Archie, 11, feel the same. Soon we’ll be on the beach, along with my parents, sister and nephews, like we’ve been doing every year since 2016. But it’ll always feel strange seeing our three suitcases lined up by the front door, when not long ago there were four. Paul - my husband, the boys’ dad - loved nothing more than this annual family trip and although he’s not here to do it with us any more, I know he’ll be watching over us. Paul and I had been together since 2002 after meeting in a nightclub. He was studying to become an architect and living…

Get lippy The Ordinary PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum, £7.60, Boots, is a liquid exfoliant with a twist. This tiny bottle is just for your lips, using polyhydroxy acids to gently break down the bonds that hold onto old skin cells for a smooth, plump pout. Complexion perfection Collection Skin Tint Instant Glowing Skin, £6.99, Boots, is part skincare, part make-up, for radiant, healthy-looking skin in seconds. The lightweight, buildable coverage blurs imperfections while squalane hydrates, vitamin C brightens and niacinamide balances oiliness. Smooth and define Do your curls need a little extra attention? Work Cantu Smooth Curl Cream, £9, Boots, into damp hair to help your waves, curls or coils dry with definition, and into dry hair to moisturise thirsty strands between washes. Lip service Lips tend to become…

Glancing around my friend’s wedding reception last year, I was waiting for my parents to arrive when one of Mum’s friends strode over with a big smile. ‘Dawn - hi!’ he said, hugging me and launching into a conversation. Unable to get a word in and not wanting to embarrass him, I just nodded along. Later, once Mum turned up, he came back over and continued chatting - this time with the real Dawn. Mum looked baffled, then she burst out laughing. ‘That was Cher you were talking to earlier,’ she said. The man looked stunned- and I couldn’t blame him. Despite the 30-year age gap, the resemblance between me and Mum is so striking that even close family members get us mixed up. I was about 15 when people…

READER QUESTION Q Do retailers charge the same price for items sold in-store as they do on their websites? A Not necessarily. Some retailers may charge a different amount for certain items in-store – in the cases I’ve seen, prices were always cheaper online. I was once buying a book and spotted that it was cheaper on the retailer’s website than in-store. When I flagged to a member of staff they said they’d match the online price. But there’s no easy way to compare online and in-store prices that I’ve found. Go green for less This gorgeous butterfly claw clip is made from recycled materials, making it a more eco-conscious way to brighten up your hair. It’s available for £8.95 plus postage from Rex London (rexlondon. com/hair-claw-clip-butterfly). 3 easy ways…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr With the Sun now in your opposite sign, you can see your life from a more balanced perspective. Decisions don’t need to black and white. Strive for a moderate viewpoint. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May Material security is important to you. All your needs will be catered for as you follow your intuition and manifest your ideas by taking bold action. GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun If you’ve been feeling a bit off kilter of late, try to find new ways to replenish your energy. When you focus back on what you need, everyone benefits. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul You’ve been more aware of creating a healthy daily routine since Jupiter moved into your sign. Keep up the good work…

Film ROOFMAN In cinemas 3 October Channing Tatum stars as an escaped prisoner in this film based on a true story. He hides inside a Toys ‘R’ Us for six months as he plans his next move, but what happens when he falls for a divorced mum, played by Kirsten Dunst? Music MARIAH CAREY Here For It All (Gamma), out now Mariah is back – and, no it’s not another Christmas album. The singer releases her 16th studio record and her first in almost seven years. Set to be played on repeat as we go into the autumn months, this album is Mariah at her best. Tour LADY GAGA: THE MAYHEM BALL TOUR 30 September-8 October at The O2, London, and Co-op Live, Manchester It’s time to go gaga! The…

Loose Women’s Olivia Attwood has found her marriage under scrutiny in recent weeks, after she was pictured partying and cuddling with good pal and radio co-host Pete Wicks in Ibiza. Following the release of the photos, she and husband Bradley Dack – who she wed in 2023 – are said to be struggling to reconnect, and the former Love Island star, 34, and good friend Pete are finding it hard to know quite what to do. Difficult times A source said, ‘Olivia is really torn at the moment with trying to keep Brad and her best friend happy. She loves them both and despite all the recent news about her and Pete – and the rumours – their friendship is as strong as ever. They don’t want anything to break…

Even now, I remember stating with certainty that I would never not know what was No. 1 in the charts, and, similarly, I’d never be the type of person to not understand modern slang. I was not about to turn into my nan who never could appreciate that ‘bad’ was now good, and believed ‘sick’ people should be in bed, not headlining Glastonbury. My era was all ‘wicked’, ‘cool’, maybe even an ‘awesome’ thrown in, all of which are very much still cemented in my vocabulary - just ask anyone who receives my WhatsApps. OUT OF TOUCH? Now, I’m a 35-year-old mum to Freddy, 10, who is classed as Gen Alpha – along with those in the demographic born from 2010 onwards – and despite his young age he already…

For Anthea Turner, ageing is not an issue – despite having turned 65, she’s never felt better. But she admits she has to work at it. ‘Truthfully, I don’t feel any older than I did in my 40s. I know that if I continue to look after myself emotionally and physically and make the best of the years in front of me, I’ll be lucky enough to have another 30 years on this planet,’ she said. The former Blue Peter presenter and her partner Mark Armstrong, 60, attribute a good diet to how they manage to feel and look good in their seventh decade. ‘Mark is definitely healthier since he met me,’ she said. ‘We live in London, but don’t go out to restaurants much. Mark comes from an Italian…

INNIE, OUTIE OR OTROVERT? Which personality type are you? In a world where it’s easy to be doubtful whether some folk in the public eye even have personalities – or pulses, for that matter – it’s rather fun to be told that a new personality type has been invented. Evidently, as well as introverts (the quiet, sensitive type) and extroverts (the gregarious, confident ones), there are otroverts. This is according to a new book by Dr Rami Kaminski, a New York psychiatrist who has studied personality types for 30 years. ‘CAN YOU LEARN TO BE ONE OR THE OTHER?’ Otroverts are apparently introverts who are treated as extroverts. Nope, me neither, but it seems to describe those who are popular and sociable but struggle to be surrounded by others –…

These days you can’t turn on the TV or listen to the radio without hearing about AI and the fact it is taking over our lives. But I’ll be honest, my knowledge of ChatGPT is slim to none. An online search tells me it’s a generative AI program, which basically means it generates human-like conversations. Not only can it answer questions, it can assist with solving problems, translating languages, making suggestions, planning a holiday or event, even organising your personal life. Intrigued to find out how it could make my life better, or worse, I decide to spend a week letting it take over. Here’s how I got on… ‘I’M WELL AND TRULY STUCK IN A DINNER RUT’ LIFE IN PLASTIC When my son, Rory, 12, tells me AI can…

HOW CAN SHE GET A HANDLE ON HER MEDS? Q My mum is 87 and lives alone – she is on several medications. I usually order and collect her prescriptions for her and I have noticed that she seems to be reordering some more frequently than others, which makes me think she must be forgetting to take some of her pills. Would a dosette box help? A A dosette box is a special pill box with compartments for different times for each day of the week, and it may be helpful for your mum to ensure she remembers all her medications. If your mum is on four or more prescription medicines, she could be eligible for a dosette box on the NHS. Speak to the pharmacist who usually dispenses her…

Sunday One-tin chicken roast SERVES 4 (WITH LEFTOVERS) Whip up a tasty chicken dinner on the weekend, then enjoy the leftovers throughout the week. YOU WILL NEED 200ml white wine2 red onions, each cut into 8 wedges2 leeks, roughly chopped450g root veg (we used radishes and baby carrots)1kg new potatoes, large ones halvedLarge whole chicken, untrussed (about 1.8kg)½ lemonSmall bunch tarragon (or use chives/parsley)Olive oil, for drizzling600g green veg (broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc.) For the dressing: 6 anchovies, finely chopped1tbsp capers, finely chopped (optional)Few sprigs tarragon, leaves picked and finely chopped20g Parmesan, finely grated150g crème fraiche or soured cream½tbsp Dijon mustard2tbsp mayonnaise HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Pour the wine into a large roasting tin and add the onion, leeks, root veg and…

‘I learnt how to turn my hobby into a successful career’ Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I had every Marvin’s Magic set possible and performed to anyone who was willing to watch. When I was accepted into The Magic Circle, the world-famous society for magicians, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. I was so eager, I did my exam on my 18th birthday and found out that I had passed just a few days later, becoming its youngest-ever female member. However, walking through the famous doors of its HQ near London’s Euston for the first time, I wasn’t…

We inherited a typical 1930s layout of a rectangular bathroom and a separate loo that wasn’t suitable for us. With a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving into our house in April 2022. As part of a larger renovation project, we wanted to change the bathroom to fit in a shower-bath, a loo and a vanity unit. NEW LAYOUT The bathroom was badly laid out. The bath felt crammed in, there was a chunky vanity unit squeezed in at the end, and a large cupboard with an old boiler taking up lots of space near the door. There was also lots of dated pine panelling. We realised we could reduce the size of the cupboard by two-thirds and turn it into…

UNCHARMED by Lucy Jane Wood (£20, HB, Pan Macmillan) Annie Wildwood works tirelessly to be the perfect witch. As well as running the Celestial Bakehouse, she goes above and beyond to please everyone around her, particularly her high-society coven. But her painstakingly constructed world is turned upside down by the arrival of troubled teenager, Maeve. At the coven’s request, Annie agrees to mentor the powerful yet entirely untrained young witch. Maeve’s wild and chaotic presence forces Annie to drop her facade and realise she doesn’t have to meet anyone’s expectations but her own. Exploring self-discovery and found families, this is the perfect novel to curl up with on an autumn’s evening. NO WOMEN WERE HARMED by Heather Mottershead (£20, HB, Little, Brown Book Group) When the odds are stacked against…

Claudia Winkleman ‘WE’RE SO LUCKY TO HAVE THESE CELEBRITIES.’ The host of The Traitors returns with a star-filled version of the hit show… Claudia Winkleman and her fingerless gloves are back to present The Celebrity Traitors, which sees a who’s who of famous faces heading to Scotland’s Ardross Castle for the ultimate game of trust, deception and detection. ‘ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS CHAT’ Among the players are comedians Alan Carr, Joe Wilkinson and Lucy Beaumont, actors Sir Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Tameka Empson, presenters Clare Balding, Kate Garraway and Jonathan Ross, singers Paloma Faith and Charlotte Church and Olympic diver Tom Daley. ‘It’s an absolute honour that celebrity fans of the show love it so much that they want to play the game themselves,’ says Claudia. ‘We’re…